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	~~'''Pu pu platter''' is a~~ type of ~~[[appetizer]] platter in [[~~American Chinese cuisine~~]], and more broadly, in [[Polynesian cuisine]]. The name comes from~~ the [[Hawaiian ~~language]] phrase "pū-pū", which means "appetizer".~~		{{short description\|A type of American Chinese cuisine appetizer platter}}
			{{For\|the Hawaiian dish\|P_p_}}

	== ~~History~~ ==		==Pu pu platter==
	~~The Pu~~ pu platter ~~was popularized~~ in ~~the United States by~~ [[~~Polynesian-themed restaurants~~]] ~~during the~~ [[~~tiki culture~~]] ~~boom of the 1950s~~ and ~~1960s. These restaurants, often known as~~ [[~~tiki bars~~]]~~, served~~ a variety of [[~~Polynesian cuisine~~]] and [[~~cocktails~~]], ~~with the Pu pu platter being a staple menu item~~.		[[File:Pupuplatter.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A typical pu pu platter served in an American Chinese restaurant]]
			A '''pu pu platter''' is a type of [[appetizer]] dish served in [[American Chinese cuisine]] and [[Hawaiian cuisine]]. It typically consists of a variety of small dishes, often including both [[meat]] and [[vegetable]] items, and is designed to be shared among several people.

	== ~~Composition~~ ==		==History==
	~~A typical Pu~~ pu platter ~~consists of an assortment of small, bite-sized appetizers. The exact composition can vary, but common components include~~ [[~~egg rolls~~]], ~~[[spare ribs]]~~, ~~[[chicken wings]], [[beef skewers]], [[fried wontons]], and [[crab rangoon]]~~. ~~Some versions may also include~~ [[~~shrimp toast]], [[fried shrimp~~]], or ~~[[teriyaki]]-glazed meats~~.		The concept of the pu pu platter originated in [[Hawaii]], where "p_p_" refers to a selection of small dishes served as an appetizer. The term was adopted by American Chinese restaurants, where it became popular in the mid-20th century. The platter is often served with a small [[hibachi]] grill in the center, allowing diners to heat or cook some of the items themselves.

	~~The~~ platter ~~is traditionally served on~~ a ~~large~~, ~~round tray, often with a small~~ [[~~hibachi~~]] ~~grill in the center for warming or reheating the appetizers.~~		==Typical components==
			A pu pu platter may include a variety of items, such as:
			* [[Egg roll]]s
			* [[Crab rangoon]]
			* [[Spare ribs]]
			* [[Chicken wings]]
			* [[Beef teriyaki]] skewers
			* [[Fried wonton]]s
			* [[Shrimp toast]]

	~~== Cultural significance ==~~		The selection can vary widely depending on the restaurant and regional preferences.
	The ~~Pu pu platter is a symbol of~~ the ~~fusion of Asian~~ and ~~American culinary traditions. It represents the Americanization of traditional Asian dishes, as well as the exoticization of Polynesian culture during the mid-20th century~~.

	~~Despite its origins in American Chinese and Polynesian restaurants~~, ~~the Pu pu~~ platter ~~has also found its way into other types of Asian cuisine~~ in the U.S., ~~including~~ [[~~Thai cuisine~~]] and [[~~Vietnamese cuisine~~]].		==Serving style==
			[[File:Pupuplatter.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A close-up of items typically found on a pu pu platter]]
			The pu pu platter is typically served on a large, round platter with a small grill in the center. This allows diners to reheat or further cook the items to their liking. The platter is often accompanied by various dipping sauces, such as [[sweet and sour sauce]], [[soy sauce]], and [[hot mustard]].

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Cultural significance==
			In American Chinese cuisine, the pu pu platter is a popular choice for groups and parties, as it offers a variety of flavors and textures. It reflects the fusion of Chinese culinary traditions with American tastes and dining habits.

			==Related pages==
	* [[American Chinese cuisine]]		* [[American Chinese cuisine]]
	* [[Polynesian cuisine]]
	* [[Tiki culture]]
	* [[Appetizer]]		* [[Appetizer]]
			* [[Hawaiian cuisine]]

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	[[Category:Appetizers]]		[[Category:Appetizers]]
	[[Category:~~American Chinese~~ cuisine]]		[[Category:Hawaiian cuisine]]
	~~[[Category:Polynesian cuisine]]~~
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'''Pu pu platter''' is a type of [[appetizer]] platter in [[American Chinese cuisine]], and more broadly, in [[Polynesian cuisine]]. The name comes from the [[Hawaiian language]] phrase "pū-pū", which means "appetizer".

== History ==
The Pu pu platter was popularized in the United States by [[Polynesian-themed restaurants]] during the [[tiki culture]] boom of the 1950s and 1960s. These restaurants, often known as [[tiki bars]], served a variety of [[Polynesian cuisine]] and [[cocktails]], with the Pu pu platter being a staple menu item.

== Composition ==
A typical Pu pu platter consists of an assortment of small, bite-sized appetizers. The exact composition can vary, but common components include [[egg rolls]], [[spare ribs]], [[chicken wings]], [[beef skewers]], [[fried wontons]], and [[crab rangoon]]. Some versions may also include [[shrimp toast]], [[fried shrimp]], or [[teriyaki]]-glazed meats.

The platter is traditionally served on a large, round tray, often with a small [[hibachi]] grill in the center for warming or reheating the appetizers.

== Cultural significance ==
The Pu pu platter is a symbol of the fusion of Asian and American culinary traditions. It represents the Americanization of traditional Asian dishes, as well as the exoticization of Polynesian culture during the mid-20th century.

Despite its origins in American Chinese and Polynesian restaurants, the Pu pu platter has also found its way into other types of Asian cuisine in the U.S., including [[Thai cuisine]] and [[Vietnamese cuisine]].

== See also ==
* [[American Chinese cuisine]]
* [[Polynesian cuisine]]
* [[Tiki culture]]
* [[Appetizer]]

[[Category:Appetizers]]
[[Category:American Chinese cuisine]]
[[Category:Polynesian cuisine]]
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